Relationships

Modern Bathhouses Are the New Place to Find Love

15 hours ago

Modern Bathhouses Are the New Place to Find Love

Claudette Sousa never expected to fall in love at a sauna.

Can Couples Overcome Political Differences? Experts Weigh In

Mar 10, 2025

Can Couples Overcome Political Differences? Experts Weigh In

You know the feeling: you're tapping through Instagram Stories when you land on a coworker's fiery political rant — one you wish you hadn't seen.

Are 3-Person Friendships Doomed?

Mar 4, 2025

Are 3-Person Friendships Doomed?

"Three's a crowd" isn't just a popular phrase — it's unsolicited advice for anyone trying to navigate three-person friendships.

In Relationships, Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Competition?

Feb 28, 2025

In Relationships, Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Competition?

A relationship between two competitive people sounds hot.

"Love Is Blind" Gets It Right — Dating in Minneapolis Is That Bleak For Black Women

Feb 26, 2025

"Love Is Blind" Gets It Right — Dating in Minneapolis Is That Bleak For Black Women

On Valentine's Day this year, my single girlfriends and I set out to have the best Galentine's Day possible.

The Dangers of Dave's Negging on "Love Is Blind," According to a Therapist

Feb 25, 2025

The Dangers of Dave's Negging on "Love Is Blind," According to a Therapist

This season of "Love Is Blind" has reignited conversations around the difference between healthy flirting and negging — which is defined as giving backhanded compliments meant to undermine a person's self-worth.

We're "Life Wives," but Romance Isn't Part of Our Relationship

Feb 25, 2025

We're "Life Wives," but Romance Isn't Part of Our Relationship

Ray Orr and Elizabeth Tuten are platonic life partners, or as they describe it, they're each other's "life wife."

The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"

Feb 12, 2025

The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"

There's no denying that making friends as an adult is hard.

How Weight-Loss Drugs Led to a "Relationship Nightmare" For This Couple

Feb 12, 2025

How Weight-Loss Drugs Led to a "Relationship Nightmare" For This Couple

Valerie Gill started taking Contrave, a prescription weight-loss medication, 11 months ago after experiencing weight-related health issues that she found uncontrollable with methods like diet and exercise.

Worried About Texting an Ex? Send Them to the "Graveyard"

Feb 12, 2025

Worried About Texting an Ex? Send Them to the "Graveyard"

We've all been there: tempted to text or call your ex (or situationship) for a little classic comfort, to be vulnerable, to attempt to find the ever-elusive closure, or just simply reconnect.

Are You Guilty of "Success Bombing"? Experts Explain the Signs

Jan 31, 2025

Are You Guilty of "Success Bombing"? Experts Explain the Signs

"Celebrate your wins" is standard advice — especially for people who quickly move on to their next goal without acknowledging the progress they've made.

How Podcast Hosts Became Our Relationship Experts

Jan 28, 2025

How Podcast Hosts Became Our Relationship Experts

At 23 years old, Mackenzie Jaquish moved into a spacious apartment in Seattle with her long-term boyfriend.